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Rice Field Day boasts attendance over 350
More than 350 people attended the 2024 Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center on Aug. 1 to hear research updates on rice breeding, precision agriculture and weed control. Arkansas remains the nation's top rice producer, with more than 1.4 million acres of rice this year. The...
Magic Vibes Episode 24 August 17th
Another edition of Magic Vibes with the Magic Man Roger Sheppard. Today Roger talks with Charkeitha Washington, known in town as "The Cookie Lady". Among other things they talk about her Faith in God, and how she took a Leap of Faith to go full time into her business idea.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott praises Biden-Harris plan to distribute $2B to black farmers
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has praised a decision by the Biden-Harris Administration that will see $2 billion in funding distributed to thousands of Black farmers across the nation in direct payments. The plan will see over 43,000 farmers who have faced discrimination from...
Arkansas Thursday Scrimmage Highlight Plays
With two weeks remaining before the official kickoff of the 2024 season, the Arkansas Razorbacks hosted their second and final scrimmage of fall camp Thursday morning inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville (Ark.). Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is still meeting with the media, but here are the day's biggest highlights and top performers per an official team spokesperson.
Fayetteville-based Anyway to have socks in Dillard’s
Fayetteville online retail startup Bisoxual recently changed its name to Anyway and landed a deal to sell its socks at Dillard’s stores in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville entrepreneur Jen Adair launched the startup in spring 2021. Anyway sells mismatched socks in sets of three for men and women. “We rebranded...
Cousins Maine Lobster is Back in Little Rock & We’re All Stoked!
The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is making its rounds once again, and lucky for us who live in central Arkansas, we get two days of delicious seafood!. Nationally known for its delicious lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, lobster bisque and so much more, the food truck will be open at Stone’s Throw Brewing from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 and from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust adds 395 acres; land in the Beaver Lake watershed
The Fayetteville-based Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) has added 395 acres to its portfolio with “ecologically significant land” that is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed in Madison County. The conservation easements were courtesy of the Courteau family. “We think the land should be preserved and kept for...
Single family neighborhood expanding in east Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 14, 2024 – A preliminary subdivision approval request for a new single-family housing development on 29.4 acres located at the intersection of Pacific Road and Dr. MLK Jr. Drive went before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission last month. The proposal outlines...
First Community Bank promotes George to head teller
First Community Bank has announced Skyla George’s promotion to head teller at the organization’s downtown Batesville branch. “I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity,” said George (pictured above). “I am thankful for all the amazing mentorship I have received from so many at the bank. I have been supported with every step I have taken. I am excited to serve all of Main Street and the surrounding areas by giving them a true and personal community bank experience. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on a customer’s face because you solved their problem and made their day just a little better. I aim to get us more involved with all things Main Street: fundraisers, events, and businesses. The future is bright for downtown.”
Bonchon restaurant coming to Jonesboro
A South Korean based restaurant will open its first location in Arkansas and it will be in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development has announced that Bonchon – which means “my hometown” in Korean – will open a restaurant in the former Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard.
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